Labour Relations Professional M/F/D

Agilent Technologies

Biotechnology

Waldbronn, Baden-Württemberg - Deutschland

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Hybrid

Experteer Overview

In this role you will lead Agilent’s labour relations agenda in Germany and serve as the main HR liaison to the Works Council across key sites. You will anchor the German LR operating model, balancing compliance with business enablement within Agilent’s global framework. You’ll engage directly with WC bodies, manage agreements and litigations, and partner with HR CoEs and the Country Management Team. The position offers scope to influence Germany’s HR transition and contribute to broader European labour relations activities. This role suits a seasoned professional who shapes compliant, constructive, cross-functional collaboration in a multinational setting.

Pay / Benefits

hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
permanent contract
competitive compensation and benefits
development opportunities
motivated teams and challenging projects
work-life balance

Responsibilites

Act as the primary contact for three Works Council bodies and the Economic Committee on HR matters
Coordinate personnel measures submissions for WC review and organizational changes
Review, renegotiate, and implement Betriebsvereinbarungen including communications and training
Manage WC-related litigations with internal and external counsel
Oversee WC operational budget and training/supplies
Provide quarterly WC statistics and election-related reporting
Partner with Total Rewards CoE on salary reviews and job family introductions
Represent HR at site WC townhalls and Group WC meetings with Country Management Team
Escalation point for ad hoc WC requests and mediation between project leads and WC
Own and foster collaboration with the Works Council and related committees
Advise HRBPs on compliance and WC implications for planned initiatives
Coordinate with HR CoEs and HRSS to ensure German legal/WC alignment
Support employee litigations and represent management in court when needed
Lead Germany HR transition projects to ensure compliance-by-design
Update contract templates to reflect German/EU law changes
Maintain oversight of labour law changes and update frameworks across regions
Contribute to European labour relations activities beyond Germany

Key requirements

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Law, Business, Industrial/Labour Relations, or related field
8+ years of HR/ER/LR experience in Germany with Works Council engagement
Solid understanding of German labour law including BetrVG and WC agreements
Proven experience negotiating with Works Councils, handling WC litigations, and representing management in court
Fluency in German (C2/native) and strong English
Onsite availability in Waldbronn at least 3 days/week and occasional travel to Mainz or other sites

Structured approach to complex processes Diplomacy in sensitive discussions Excellent networking and negotiation German labour law (BetrVG)Works Council agreements (Betriebsvereinbarungen)Litigation coordination and court representation

Description

In this role you will lead Agilent’s labour relations agenda in Germany and serve as the main HR liaison to the Works Council across key sit…

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